CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION STRATEGIC PLAN 2019-22
CONTENTS Introduction.........................................................................3 Mission Statement, Vision & Values.................................. 5 Shaping the life and work of the College...........................6-7 Governance & Democracy..................................................8-9 Aware & Active Students....................................................10-11 Sustainable Resources.......................................................12-13 Value & Impact....................................................................14-15
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INTRODUCTION CitySA has developed our first ever Strategic Plan in order to allow for the continued successful development of the representation, services and activities that we provide for our students. We want to be ambitious and to grow in size over the three years of this Plan so that we can be more effective advocates for our students and even greater numbers of students have the opportunity to participate within their Students’ Association. We believe in using evidence and best practice to underpin the work that we do which is why we have used the sector approved Framework for the Development of Strong and Effective College Students’ Associations to guide the structure of our Strategic Plan. Each of our five Values aligns with a Theme from the Framework. Under each Value we have two Strategic Priorities that will guide all of our operational activity. This Plan was developed in consultation with our members, the students of City of Glasgow College, and with staff in the College both within our Students’ Association and the Senior Management Team.
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We have worked with our partners in NUS Scotland to develop our Mission, Vision and Values that truly reflect who we are and what we have been asked to achieve for our students.
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MISSION STATEMENT We are committed to delivering sector-leading representation with students at the heart of decision making.
VISION We will work with students to influence change and add value to the student experience.
VALUES • Influence • Student-led • Sustainability • Impact
• Inclusion
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INFLUENCE Students, staff and stakeholders will be aware of the Students’ Association, the work it does and the value it adds to the lives of our students.
•S tudents, staff and stakeholders will have a positive impression of the Students’ Association. •W e will work to build a positive culture of engagement between staff and students.
Students will be at the heart of every decision made in the College.
•T he Students’ Association will have an active role in the development of all policies and procedures. • Our academic representation systems will be sector-leading.
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GOVERNANCE AND DEMOCRACY 8
STUDENT - LED Students will determine the priorities of the Students’ Association.
•N ew governance procedures will be developed to allow all of our students to take part in decision making. •S tudents will be able to review and challenge decisions made on their behalf.
Our democratic processes will reflect the diversity of our student population and be accessible to all.
•W e will have plans in place for how we will engage with all student groups within our membership. •E very aspect of our annual operational plan will be assessed for its impact on equality.
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INCLUSION We will create a strong culture of volunteering and student-led activity.
•S ustainable opportunities to participate will be created within our Students’ Association. •W e will work to build links between our student body and our local community.
Our Students’ Association will be available to all modes of students however they study.
•W e will provide a diverse range of events and activities so that there are opportunities for every student. • Equality will be mainstreamed within all of our operational activity.
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SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES
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SUSTAINABILITY We will effectively represent the needs of our students within the College and our wider sector.
•A full review of our officer team will be undertaken to ensure we have the right roles to match the College structures. •W e will continuously assess how our staffing resources align with our strategic priorities and make recommendations to the College.
The Students’ Association will have a medium-term financial plan to meet our Strategic Priorities.
•A planning process will be agreed with the College ensuring that we have sufficient resources to effectively deliver our operational plan and build our capacity.
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IMPACT Our communications will be inclusive, accessible and relevant to our members.
•C reate a comprehensive communications strategy to ensure effective communication with our membership.
We will secure our place as a sector leading students’ association.
• Undertake accreditations with national bodies to underpin our commitment to enhancement and best practice.
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Thank you to all the students and staff who contributed to the development of this Strategic Plan. Follow our progress: @COGCSA @COGCSA @city_sa City of Glasgow College Students' Association www.citysa.co.uk City of Glasgow College Students' Association
City of Glasgow College Students' Association
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